Dodge Journey: Description
The base brake system consists of the following components:
- Brake pedal
- Power brake booster
- Master cylinder
- Brake tubes and hoses
- Disc brakes (four-wheel)
- Brake lamp switch
- Brake fluid level switch
- Parking brakes
Antilock brakes with traction control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) are standard equipment on this vehicle. ABS and ESP components are described in detail in ABS SERVICE INFORMATION.
For information on the brake lamp switch.
WARNING
WARNING: Chrysler LLC does not manufacture any vehicles or replacement parts that contain asbestos. Aftermarket products may or may not contain asbestos. Refer to aftermarket product packaging for product information.
Whether the product contains asbestos or not, dust and dirt can accumulate on brake parts during normal use. Follow practices prescribed by appropriate regulations for the handling, processing and disposing of dust and debris.
CAUTION
CAUTION: During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake shoes and braking surfaces of brake rotor or drum, and external surfaces of hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: Brake rotor and caliper handling must be done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor, especially the machined surfaces, and scratching or nicking of the brake linings.
CAUTION: Only the recommended jacking or hoisting procedures for this vehicle are to be used whenever it is necessary to lift a vehicle. Failure to raise a vehicle utilizing the recommended lift points can result in damage to the vehicle.
Brakes
...Diagnosis and Testing
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE: There are three diagnosis charts following that cover the RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP, BRAKE NOISE and OTHER BRAKE CONDITIONS. RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ...See also:
Thermostat
Description
2.0L DIESEL/2.4L ENGINE
Fig. 115: THERMOSTAT
- AIR BLEED
- SEAL
- RETURN SPRING
- PELLET CHAMBER
The primary thermostat for the 2.0L diesel and 2.4L gas engines are locate ...
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is sho ...
Switch, heated seat
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 10: Locating Accessory Switch Bank Module
Two heated seat switches are located in the center stack of the instrument
panel. The switches are located on the
outer edges of the A ...